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CV02 XHM

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

212,979 mi
Last recorded212,979 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 XHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 212,979 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 212,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 197,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 180,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 180,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has screw in it

n/s/r outer cv joint losing grease

o/s/r flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 173,054 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

No air bag lamp on at start up

Off side rear brake hose perrished

Play in rear suspension lower wishbone rose bushes. Both sides

Fail 19 Aug 2014 172,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

No air bag lamp on at start up

Off side rear brake hose perrished

Play in rear suspension lower wishbone rose bushes. Both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2013 159,353 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2013 159,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Parking brake effort verry low on near side

Pass 21 Aug 2012 147,241 miles

Fuel lines corroding

Play in both rear lower suspension joints

Fail 21 Aug 2012 147,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel lines corroding

Play in both rear lower suspension joints

Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,889 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

Engine oil level low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 129,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play rear suspension both sides, lower arm outer bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2009 120,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 120,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 171,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 145,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 145,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 112,127 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 112,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 108,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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CV02 XHM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV02 XHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV02 XHM registered?

CV02 XHM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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